Hayward Executive Airport (KHWD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Hayward Executive Airport in Hayward, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Hayward Executive Airport (KHWD) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Hayward, CA at 52 ft. KHWD reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (10L, 10R, 28L, 28R), longest 5,694 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KHWD in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the west (280°) at 11 kt, gusting 24 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 18°C (65°F), altimeter 29.96 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHWD 130154Z 28011G24KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP155 T01830117
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Since the 0054Z (5:54 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
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Current pilot readout for KHWD
KHWD is currently VFR with winds from 280° at 11 knots gusting 24, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10L, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 400 ft (field elevation 52 ft). KHWD does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KOAK, about 6 nm away.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KHWD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28LFAV | 5,694 ft | ASP | 10 kt head | 4 kt left (g8) |
| 28R | 3,108 ft | ASP | 10 kt head | 4 kt left (g8) |
| 10L | 3,108 ft | ASP | 10 kt tail | 4 kt right (g8) |
| 10R | 5,694 ft | ASP | 10 kt tail | 4 kt right (g8) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 8→11 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KHWD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Hayward Executive Airport in Hayward, CA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KHWD is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KHWD
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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SFO UA /OV SFO/TM 2224/FL000/TP A21N/RM LLWS +5/-5KTS DURD ON FINAL
SFO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2224Reported at 22:24 UTC.FL000Altitude: 0 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +5/-5KTS DURD ON FIN…Remarks.Show raw report
SFO UA /OV SFO/TM 2131/FL000/TP B38M/RM NEG LLWS DURD
SFO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2131Reported at 21:31 UTC.FL000Altitude: 0 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.RM NEG LLWS DURDRemarks.Show raw report
SUU UA /OV SAC180015 /TM 2129 /FL030 /TP C172 /SK SKC /TA 21 /TB NEG /IC NEG
SUU UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SAC180015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2129Reported at 21:29 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TA 21Outside air temperature, °C.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.Show raw report
LVK UA /OV 295010/TM 2127/FL024/TP P28A/TB MOD
LVK UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 295010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2127Reported at 21:27 UTC.FL024Altitude: 2,400 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.Show raw report
SUU UA /OV O88 /TM 2125 /FL030 /TP C172 /SK SKC /TA 21 /TB OCNL LGT-MOD BLO 015 /IC NEG /RM DURC O88
SUU UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV O88Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2125Reported at 21:25 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TA 21Outside air temperature, °C.TB OCNL LGT-MOD BLO 015Turbulence: occasional light to moderate blo 015.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM DURC O88Remarks.Show raw report
SFO UA /OV SFO/TM 2121/FL002/TP E75L/RM LLWS -5KTS DURD
SFO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2121Reported at 21:21 UTC.FL002Altitude: 200 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.RM LLWS -5KTS DURDRemarks.Show raw report
SFO UUA /OV SFO/TM 2120/FLB739/TP 002/RM LLWS -15KT DURD
SFO UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2120Reported at 21:20 UTC.FLB739Altitude: hundreds of feet MSL. UNKN = unknown; DURC/DURD = during climb/descent.TP 002Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS -15KT DURDRemarks.Show raw report
SFO UA /OV SFO/TM 2115/FL011/TP B38M/RM NEG LLWS DURD
SFO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2115Reported at 21:15 UTC.FL011Altitude: 1,100 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.RM NEG LLWS DURDRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KHWD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KHWD reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 30 kt. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 28L/28R
- 94%
- 10L/10R
- 6%
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KHWD
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KHWD
- IATA
- HWD
- FAA LID
- HWD
- City
- Hayward
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 52 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.6592, -122.1220
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,694 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KOAK
- ATIS
- 126.7 MHz
- CTAF
- 120.2 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- now
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- SACRC - Southern Alameda County Radio Controllers - Lou Haynie Memorial Flying Field , Union City, CA · 5 mi
- Masonic Home Flying Club - Mission Blvd , Union City, CA · 7 mi
- SBSS - South Bay Soaring Society - Coyote Hills , Fremont, CA · 8 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KHWD
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KHWD reported VFR conditions during about 80.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 288 VFR flying days a year. February had the most VFR weather; August had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.9 kt, calm 16.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79.2 | 15.8 | 3.5 | 1.6 |
| Feb | 84.2 | 12.1 | 2.6 | 1.2 |
| Mar | 83.7 | 13.6 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
| Apr | 80.8 | 16.5 | 2.6 | 0.1 |
| May | 69.5 | 24.6 | 5.5 | 0.3 |
| Jun | 73.5 | 19.0 | 7.3 | 0.2 |
| Jul | 65.8 | 21.7 | 12.2 | 0.3 |
| Aug | 63.5 | 24.1 | 12.0 | 0.3 |
| Sep | 74.0 | 19.3 | 6.0 | 0.7 |
| Oct | 82.3 | 12.4 | 4.5 | 0.8 |
| Nov | 82.0 | 12.3 | 3.8 | 1.9 |
| Dec | 79.2 | 15.8 | 3.4 | 1.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.5 kt |
| Feb | 5.4 kt |
| Mar | 6.2 kt |
| Apr | 6.9 kt |
| May | 7.5 kt |
| Jun | 7.2 kt |
| Jul | 7.0 kt |
| Aug | 6.5 kt |
| Sep | 5.7 kt |
| Oct | 4.8 kt |
| Nov | 4.3 kt |
| Dec | 4.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KHWD airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Hayward Executive Airport in Hayward, CA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KHWD weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KHWD?+
KHWD has 4 runways: 10L, 10R, 28L, 28R; the longest is 5,694 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KHWD report its own weather?+
Yes. Hayward Executive Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KHWD have a TAF?+
No. KHWD does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KOAK, about 6 nm away.
Does KHWD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KHWD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KHWD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KHWD airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Hayward Executive Airport (KHWD) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Hayward Executive Airport (KHWD)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Hayward Executive Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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